業者

• Reading: ぎょうしゃ
• Romaji: gyousha
• Kanji breakdown: 業 (gyou) — business, trade, industry; 者 (sha) — person, one who
• Pronunciation: /ɡʲoː.ɕa/

Meaning

Trader; dealer; vendor; contractor. A person or company engaged in a specific trade or business.

A compound noun: 業 (business/trade) + 者 (person). Refers to businesses or individuals providing services or goods: 引っ越し業者 (moving company), 建設業者 (construction contractor), 配送業者 (delivery service). Can carry a slightly impersonal or transactional nuance.

Examples

1. 引っ越し業者に見積もりを依頼した。 I requested a quote from a moving company.
2. 信頼できる業者を選ぶことが大切だ。 It's important to choose a contractor you can trust.
3. 悪質な業者に騙されないよう注意してください。 Be careful not to get scammed by shady operators.

Usage Guide

Context: business, daily life, services

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 業 (gyou, business/trade/karma) + 者 (sha, person). A straightforward compound meaning 'a person of business/trade.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal